FDA Device recall Z-3147-2017
M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Femoral Drill 3.7 mm Diameter Replaces 2255-08-32, Item Number/EDI 00225503137, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgica…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2017-10-04
On 2017-10-04 the FDA classified a Class II recall of M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Femoral Drill 3.7 mm Diameter Replaces 2255-08-32, Item Number/EDI 00225503137, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgica… by Zimmer Biomet, citing various trauma and extremity instruments (drill bits and screw taps) were manufactured from raw material with an anomaly. The anomaly may be on or below the surface and can increa….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-3147-2017 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2017-05-22 |
| Published | 2017-10-04 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Zimmer Biomet |
| Distribution | US |
Product
M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Femoral Drill 3.7 mm Diameter Replaces 2255-08-32, Item Number/EDI 00225503137, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Reason
Various trauma and extremity instruments (drill bits and screw taps) were manufactured from raw material with an anomaly. The anomaly may be on or below the surface and can increase the risk of instrument fracture.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot Number: 63562128 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3147-2017%22
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